Specialist: Physical Security

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together one story at a time. - With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.Job Summary The purpose of the rolo support the Manager: Investigations and Crime Intelligence - Africa Security in the task of implementing and executing responsibilities in respect of the investigation of serious and violent crimes targeting the Absa Group and to undertake such investigations **Job Description**: Investigation of Serious and Violent Crime: - As directed by the Manager: Investigations and Crime Intelligence attend all serious and violent crime scenes targeting Absa with the initial objectives of preserving evidence and identifying witnesses. - Document the legal requirements of the chain of evidence. - Gather and preserve all relevant information and/or intelligence that can be retrieved from CCTV footage and alarm systems. - Identify and interview all witnesses to the incident being investigated. Obtain statements from witnesses that comply with constitutional and legal requirements and of a standard that can be submitted to prosecutors to lead evidence for a prosecution. - Identify non-material witnesses or potential informants who may be able to assist with the investigation through the tasking of informers and witness statements. - Utilize all applicable technological tools to augment the investigation. - Compile an electronic and hard copy Investigation docket which should comply with internal requirements and external (SAPS) requirements and standards. - Drive the investigation with the objective of identifying, locating and assisting the SAPS in the arrest of perpetrators - Capture all case details into the applicable and required registers or computerized information management systems. - Investigate and provide evidence of employee misconduct or negligence with the view to instituting internal disciplinary proceedings where applicable. - Keep abreast of new developments in investigation best practice, methodologies and equipment through constant research on the internet and attendance of courses and seminars. Liaison with SAPS and State Prosecutors: - Report all incidents to the SAPS if this has not been done at branch level. - Obtain confirmation that cases reported to the SAPS are allocated case reference numbers and the name of the SAPS investigating officer. - Meet/or liaise with SAPS investigating officer for case updates as often as circumstances require. - Facilitate police investigations by providing access to relevant witnesses in the bank - Develop and maintain working relationship with regional SAPS investigation management - Build partnerships with SAPS investigators and assist them with case presentation in the event of arrests and prosecution. - Develop and maintain working relationship with regional director of public prosecutions and relevant staff. - Assist public prosecutors in providing them with timeous evidence that can be used to guide witnesses and evidence presentation in court proceedings. - Identify and attend relevant local community policing forums and provide input regarding crime tendencies that can help to mitigate the risk in "hot spot" areas. - Interact closely with relevant bodies and attend relevant investigative and forensic forums, workshops and seminars. Interact with other relevant role players who have a direct - or indirect interest in the investigation such as other banking institutions. Quantification of losses and recovery: - Ensure that losses suffered as a result of serious and violent crime incidents are accurately quantified and reported. - All assets and property recovered must be secured as prescribed by the Criminal Procedures Act until handed over to appropriate Law Enforcement Agencies Internal Disciplinary and Corrective Actions: - Investigations must focus on the possible negligence or failure to adhere to procedures by bank personnel. Evidence gathered must be properly documented with a view to institute disciplinary proceedings - Request the institution of disciplinary actions against bank personnel who were involved with incidents and provide expert evidence during proceedings Reporting: - Draft and issue daily reports and update setting out full details of investigation conducted and findings. - Provide the organization and Insurers (when required) with detailed reports with regards to the incident investigated within the agreed time frames / period. The report should include an investigation synopsis, hypothesis, methodology, findings, recommendations, etc. Recommendations should be based on risks identified and liability criteria during the investigation process. - Provide the Manager: Investigations with all necessary investigative information as required for the purpose